JLand Group - JLG Hiring! Full Time Executive, Corporate Planning - Strategy (Group Strategy) in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

Company Description

JLand Group (JLG) is the Real Estate & Infrastructure arm of Johor Corporation, with a portfolio spanning data centers, logistics, integrated industrial developments, and township projects. Established as a strategic real estate investor, JLG delivers end-to-end solutions that support digital-first and sustainable ecosystems for industry. The Group focuses on creating resilient, future-ready spaces that enable businesses and communities to grow. JLG is committed to building opportunities and long-term value through smarter planning and sustainable development.

Role Description

Based at Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur, The Executive, Corporate Planning & Strategy is responsible for supporting the Group's strategic planning, corporate development, and business transformation initiatives. The role assists in formulating and executing long-term business strategies, coordinating the strategic planning cycle, monitoring organisational performance, evaluating investment opportunities, and supporting corporate restructuring activities across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Business Strategy

• Support the development and execution of the Group's long-term strategic direction and five-year business plan.
• Assist in coordinating the annual strategic planning process across the Group, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and priorities.
• Monitor the implementation of strategic initiatives and track progress against established milestones and key performance indicators.
• Coordinate and facilitate quarterly business performance reviews with business units and subsidiaries to evaluate strategic progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct market research, industry analysis, competitor benchmarking, and business intelligence to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyse business performance, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Prepare strategic reports, management papers, presentation materials, and executive summaries for senior management and Board meetings.
• Support the development of strategic frameworks, business models, and corporate initiatives to enhance organisational performance.

Strategic Planning Cycle

• Coordinate activities throughout the Group's annual strategic planning cycle.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to gather business plans, strategic priorities, and operational inputs.
• Consolidate strategic plans from various business units into comprehensive Group-level reports.
• Monitor strategic deliverables and ensure timely completion of planning milestones.
• Support periodic reviews of strategic objectives to ensure alignment with changing business conditions and market developments.

Investment Committee Support

• Support the Investment Committee by conducting research, financial analysis, and business evaluations for proposed investments and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare investment papers, feasibility studies, business case analyses, and recommendation reports.
• Perform market assessments and evaluate investment opportunities based on strategic and financial considerations.
• Coordinate with relevant departments and external parties to obtain information required for investment evaluations.
• Monitor investment performance and prepare reports for management review where required.

Corporate Restructuring & Corporate Development

• Support corporate restructuring initiatives involving subsidiaries, business entities, and Group operations.
• Assist in reviewing the organisational structure, business portfolio, and performance of subsidiaries to identify opportunities for optimisation.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, divestments, business transfers, joint ventures, and other corporate exercises.
• Coordinate due diligence activities and facilitate collaboration with internal stakeholders, legal advisors, auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Prepare documentation, reports, and presentation materials related to restructuring and corporate development initiatives.
• Monitor the progress of restructuring projects and ensure proper documentation and governance throughout the implementation process.

Corporate Finance Support

• Provide analytical and project support to the Corporate Finance function on strategic financial initiatives.
• Assist in financial modelling, business valuation, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis where required.
• Support the preparation of Board papers, management reports, financial presentations, and strategic recommendations.
• Work closely with Finance and business units to ensure strategic initiatives are supported by sound financial analysis.
• Participate in special corporate projects assigned by management.

Business Analysis & Performance Monitoring

• Collect, analyse, and interpret financial and operational data to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop business insights through data analysis and performance reporting.
• Monitor business performance against strategic objectives and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Identify operational efficiencies, growth opportunities, and process improvement initiatives across the Group.
• Support continuous improvement and organisational transformation programmes.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal departments, subsidiaries, and external stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and corporate projects.
• Build effective working relationships across various levels of the organisation.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and strategic review sessions with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure timely communication and follow-up on strategic action items and project deliverables.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure strategic planning activities and corporate exercises comply with internal policies, governance requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of strategic, financial, and corporate information.
• Ensure proper documentation and record management for all strategic planning and corporate development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Strategic Management, Real Estate, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Corporate Planning, Strategic Planning, Corporate Strategy, Business Analysis, Finance, Consulting, or Investment-related roles.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in business planning, strategy formulation, and performance management.
• Proficiency in market research, competitor benchmarking, and industry analysis.
• Ability to monitor business performance, KPIs, and strategic initiatives.
• Experience in preparing management reports, Board papers, presentations, and briefing materials.
• Strong financial modelling, business case evaluation, and investment analysis skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Power BI is an added advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive strategic projects.
• Exposure to property investment, real estate, infrastructure, asset management, or investment-related industries is an added advantage.